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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.81, 26,117.76 and 10,015.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.81, 26,117.76 and 10,015.79 is: 15,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.81 : 26,117.76 = 10,015.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.81/26,117.76 = 10,015.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.81x = 26,117.76 × 10,015.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.81x = 261,589,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,589,868.84/17,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.74

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